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Over the last couple of days I’ve finally realized that Bangkok is departing it’s long cool winter and I’m a little annoyed. I’m annoyed because I’m no longer used to 31 degree heat. Now I’m sweating as I walk down the street, I feel hot all the time and I just want to hide in … Continue reading →

We have now been in Thailand for almost 18 months and today with this post we reach our 100th post on this blog. In celebration we present the 18 months in photos. With what started out as a 6 month temporary stay in Thailand to do some volunteer work and enjoy the Thai way of … Continue reading →

Having been for several months without leaving the city, last weekend we took the opportunity to head out of town for the weekend, with a visit to Phetchaburi – a quiet, very Thai town only a couple of hours south of Bangkok. While the outskirts of Phetchaburi are home to some interesting caves and numerous temples, a … Continue reading →

Last Thursday was valentines day and I was surprised to discover that it is a big deal in Bangkok. I probably should have been tipped off when a week before valentines I helped a Thai woman in our building with her heavy groceries and not only did she thank me for my help but as … Continue reading →

Although walking down the street in Bangkok you couldn’t forget you’re in Thailand, it also feels like it just wouldn’t be Bangkok without 7-11. They’re everywhere. There are five within a few hundred metres of our apartment, and I’d say we’re a little further away from a 7-11 than you would be on average in … Continue reading →